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Janis Barner on Caring as a Career—Meet Our Faculty

Before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Nursing, Janis Barner worked in the field. Now she shares her experiences with her students, helping them get into one of the country’s most needed professions.

Gian Pagnucci’s Lucky Break—Meet Our Faculty

Of all the things that could have sent him in his life’s direction, getting hit by a car when he was a kid did the trick for Gian Pagnucci. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Tamara Whited on Finding Truth in History—Meet Our Faculty

It’s said that the truth often changes over time, but facts remain. When Tamara Whited first understood this, she made a career chasing the elusive historical truth. Learn more about her in this installment of Meet Our Faculty.

Homecoming 2024

Find photos from Homecoming on October 5, 2024—from the parade to the Crimson Huddle pregame party to the football game.

DeAnna Laverick on the Circle of Teaching—Meet Our Faculty

A former kindergarten teacher, DeAnna Laverick realized the impact teachers can have when some of her former students enrolled at IUP to become teachers. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Recipe for Success: Rosie and Dylan Moot

After graduating from IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Dylan and Rosie Moot knew two things: they wanted to open a restaurant, and they were prepared to do it. They now own one of the hottest restaurants on Chincoteague Island, Virginia.

Chris Schaney Is Hooked on Geography—Meet Our Faculty

Chris Schaney went to graduate school and landed in the world of geographic information systems. He now shares his passion as a member of the IUP faculty. Learn more about him in this week’s installment of Meet Our Faculty.

Nurhaya Muchtar on Storytelling in the Media—Meet Our Faculty

Like many people, Nurhaya Muchtar was on a career path that ended up leading her elsewhere, and she found a career she never expected. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

John Lowery on Thriving in Higher Ed—Meet Our Faculty

Getting involved as an undergraduate helped show John Lowery what the world of higher education has to offer. He’s now sharing those lessons with his students. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Erin Reed on Experiencing Food—Meet Our Faculty

When Erin Reed learned how a good meal can positively affect people, she knew she had found her career path. Learn more about this Academy of Culinary Arts chef instructor in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Josiah Townsend on Learning about Life—Meet Our Faculty

Since he was little, Josiah Townsend has been curious about anything that lives and breathes. He took that curiosity and made a career for himself. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Q&A: President Michael Driscoll

Mike Driscoll is not a university president by design. In high school, he took an interest in engineering and computers, so he went off to college to be an electrical engineer. But as it often does, life took another turn.

Q&A: Adam Jones, Dean of Students

Dean of Students Adam Jones answers questions about his position, his experience, and why a student may reach out to him. He also provides valuable advice to students about getting the most out of their college experience.

A Look Back at a Year of Stories

From IUP's first Black professor to alumni working in the outdoors and faculty and students digging for dinosaur bones, here's a look back at some of the stories that show some of the many great things––and great people––at IUP.

Book Recommendation: Fish!

Looking to pick up a good book about improving morale in your workplace? Anna Shively, an assistant director of Human Resources, has a suggestion.

From IUP to the Ivy League

This fall, Caio Gomes, who will graduate from IUP next week, will head to law school at Yale University. If you ask him the secret to his success, he will say IUP played a key part in it.